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Non-absorbable Tevdek Sutures by Teleflex

-Tevdek was the first braided polyester suture introduced over 35 years ago and originally developed for heart valve implantation. --Heavy PTFE coating and tight weave provide minimum friction, allowing suture to pass easily through the most friable tissue --Heavy coating also eliminates dead space --Knots slide smoothly. -Polydek is the same strong braided polyester substrate as Tevdek, but with a lighter PTFE treatment than Tevdek. --Tightly braided Polydek is lightly coated with PTFE and handles and ties just like silk. --Smoother, stronger, and longer lasting than silk. -Cottony II is the uncoated version of the polyester suture. --Mechanical softening process makes the polyester Cottony II sutures feel as soft and smooth as cotton.